In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Lucky you lucky me
You're a threat to our community
Mom don't like the way
You look you're straight
Out of a comic book
It's a teenage freakshow
Funny hair and acting bored
Don't seem to matter anymore
Everything's already been done
And we don't know what we want
It's a teenage freakshow
Now I can't handle staring
Into space and I can't stand
The stupid look on your face
I can't handle refusing to change
And I can't handle the same
Old same old from you
'Cause I'm sick and tired of you
There ain't nothing to do
It's time for change
We don't know what
We sit around collecting dust
I don't want to get high
I don't want to dance but
Everybody's got an answer
You're a threat to our community
Mom don't like the way
You look you're straight
Out of a comic book
It's a teenage freakshow
Funny hair and acting bored
Don't seem to matter anymore
Everything's already been done
And we don't know what we want
It's a teenage freakshow
Now I can't handle staring
Into space and I can't stand
The stupid look on your face
I can't handle refusing to change
And I can't handle the same
Old same old from you
'Cause I'm sick and tired of you
There ain't nothing to do
It's time for change
We don't know what
We sit around collecting dust
I don't want to get high
I don't want to dance but
Everybody's got an answer
Lyrics submitted by rocket.jaw.smash
Teenage Freakshow Lyrics as written by Dan P. Schafer Benjamin M. Foster
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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